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Lots of plans and progress from our end on the preps front. However, we’re still waiting for replies from several suppliers. I really hope that May will be a good month for the preps. *Fingers crossed*

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I watched Oprah on Starworld the other day and I was inspired. The show was about weight loss. The guest fitness instructor said that the question isn’t “Do you want to lose weight”, but “Will you do what it takes to lose weight”. I really got inspired and motivated and so I’m doing several things right now.

I’m helping myself with daily reminders. I was told about this way back in college and so far, it’s working! I printed the reminders and stuck them in that places that I frequently see, like the PC monitor, my desk, my dressing table, etc. Part of the reminders are “I will drink lots of water” and “I will be conscious with my posture”. I also have “I will avoid junk food” – let’s see if that works. So far, it’s really working for me. I hope that this continues.

I now consider this whole weight-loss thing as a war on not having discipline. And each temptation to eat (in-between meals especially) is a battle. Since I think of it that way, I’m more conscious about it and it helps me say “no” to the temptation. I even say “no” out loud. And I really feel victorious. At that moment, at least.

It’s really hard though. Not just the eating, but also the posture. Friendly friends, I need your help here. (And that means that Mads, you shouldn’t ask me to have merienda with you anymore. But I can always accompany you to the caf. And Bunny, no more sharing crispy pata in Congo Grill. )

Friends

Really had a good time at Congo Grill El Pueblo tonight! Saw friends I haven’t seen for the longest time! The usual suspects were there – Bunny, Shirley, Alexis, Jovan, and Lester. But surprisingly, Roswell, Kai, and Randall were able to drop by!

That’s usually our gimmick. Food, drinks, kwento. Nothing fancy. But it’s always fun! The company really makes a big difference. Thank God for good friends.

I gave Bunny an Alex Franco cake. Well, it was actually for everyone because everyone go to taste. And they all loved it! Happy! Now I’m really sure that the guests during the big day will love the cake.

Referrals

Got this idea from Bunny. (Get well soon!!!) Just checked my Sitemeter stats and here are the most recent interesting referrals:

1) On Google: balay kandila + wedding + philippines

-First page can you believe? Number 6 in the search results. Well, I’ve mentioned Balay Kandila several times here. We’re choosing between Balay and Dorothy Cuna for our event stylist. I think Balay can make my lava lamp idea work!

2) On Google: fernwood philippines pictures

-First page and number 6 again! I mentioned Fernwood Gardens in my post about the W@W Bridal Blowout.

3) On Yahoo Search: Something’s Gotta Give and Maroon 5

-Fifth in the search results! Is Maroon 5 in the Something’s Gotta Give soundtrack? I’m wondering about the connection. Anyway, I thik Something’s Gotta Give is a really funny and interesting movie, and I think Maroon 5 is one of the best new groups out there. My favorite Maroon 5 songs are Sweetest Goodbye and Sunday Morning.

4) On MSN Search: Ateneo against FEU in the finals

-First page again!!! Pero… ang tagal na nito!

5) On Google: wedding avp script idea

-Number 2 on the search results?! I laughed at this one. I am amazed at how Google puts everything together! I’ve written about weddings, I’ve written about avp’s, but to the one who searched, I have no idea for a script yet. How about songs for the avp? I have ideas for that!

6) On Google Australia: “camille velasco” “american idol” filipina

-Number 4 in the search results! And I’m not even a fan. To Camille Velasco fans, [SPOILER ALERT] sorry to tell you that she was voted off last night (Elton John theme). I heard that she hasn’t improved on her confidence.

Disclaimer: I’m not a supporter of GMA but…

Oo nga naman, piliin niyo naman yung mga laban niyo. Sasabihin niyong “tanga” o “bobo” yung isang tao. Eh ano tawag niyo sa sinusuportahan niyo??? Eh di bumalik din sa inyo.

1) Ang tagal-tagal niyo nang pinapasali ng debate, ayaw niyo sumali. Alam niyo lang kasi na talo kayo. TALO. There’s no way for your candidate to win a debate, especially if unaided.

2) Pwede niyo bang ipa-speech yang kandidato niyo na hindi puro “bayan muna” o tig-i-isang linya lang? Kahit isang buong paragraph lang, yung hindi memorized ha na parang script ng pelikula.

Grrr.

Weddings at Work 5th Anniversary Party

I just came from the Weddings at Work 5th Anniversary Party at Fernwood Gardens. I would like to congratulate Benz and John, the couple who started the site and the group, for a very successful party. A lot of the ‘big’ wedding suppliers attended, and I think almost everything was sponsored! Josiah’s Catering and Juan Carlo took care of the food. Balay Kandila and Tropical Blooms took care of the set-up and event styling. Topmark took care of the trophies. Aircons were from Messe and Handel. The W@W Retrospect AVP was done by none other than Jason Magbanua (the man!). The cake was provided by Alex Franco.

Here’s a picture of the W@W5 cake:



(For a larger picture, click on the photo.)

Jovan and I arrived at around 5PM. The fair was over at that time, but we still saw some brides having make-overs at the make-up stations, and photographers still taking pictures of couples. Our photographer, Dino Lara, saw us and took our pictures even if we didn’t sign up. I guess it was a freebie from him. The party started past 7PM, and dinner was served past 8PM. The food was okay, except for the plates which I learned was provided by Juan Carlo. (For the full story, just email me.) The Retrospect AVP was awesome! And I’m not just saying that ’cause we were part of it (hehe). ANG GALING TALAGA MAG-EDIT NI JASON! The AVP featured W@Wies who explained how W@W helped them in the wedding preparations. There were two other AVP’s done by other suppliers – one for the W@Wie Awards for the Top 10 suppliers. Then the top 5 suppliers were featured in another AVP.

Background on the W@Wie Awards: The W@Wies were asked to nominate, then vote for the suppliers. Last December 16 to 31, 2003, the W@Wies were asked to send in their top 3 suppliers based on the criteria (wedding supplier whom a W@Wie thinks is well loved by the W@Wies; who loves the W@Wies; and who has always been there for W@W and speaks well of W@W). W@W then released the top 10 nominees, and from January 1 to 20, 2004, the W@Wies were asked to vote for the top 5 suppliers. The supplier with the most number of votes will be the Top Supplier of the Year.

Here are the Top 10 Suppliers of W@W. I listed the Top 5 Suppliers first. (..in random order..)

jasonmagbanuaDigitalVideo

Josiah’s Catering Inc.

Eddie Bruan Hair Designs

Balay Kandila

Cakes by Alex Franco

Chito Cleofas Photography

DecisiveMoments

DinoLara Photography

Fol Rana, Jr. Photography / The BIG Picture

Tropical Blooms

The Top Supplier of the Year is Alex Franco. And I’m not surprised. I don’t think anyone was surprised. Put all of these together: great tasting cake, fabulous-looking, and very affordable, and a supplier who’s very nice and easy to talk to – you’ll get Alex Franco Cakes.

Before anything else I would like to apologize to Leah Labelle’s fans.

I do not, DO NOT!!!, all caps with exclamation points, understand why Leah Labelle was picked for the finals. Her performance sucked during Wild Card night! Yes, I know she has a high voice, a bit powerful, but she’s not a good singer. She’s NOT. I even liked Katie Webber’s performance more than hers! Well, the fans probably didn’t understand Randy and Paula either because [SPOILER ALERT] she was the first one to be voted off in the finals.

I am rooting for Jasmine Trias and Fantasia Barrino.

And can I just say that I find Matt Metzger really cute. (Not in this pic, though.)

If you have no idea what I’m talking about, just ignore my entry.

To the others, American Idol rules!